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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.53, 287.71 and 134.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.53, 287.71 and 134.79 is: 185.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.53 : 287.71 = 134.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.53/287.71 = 134.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.53x = 287.71 × 134.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.53x = 38,780.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,780.43/208.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.97

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